It has been a challenging off season, but the Allen County Farmers Market is back. It is springtime and what is more exciting than the prospect of fresh local produce?  Starting today, the Tuesday market…

People tend to act like getting older is the worst thing in the world, but it certainly doesn’t have to be.  There are plenty of reasons to be positive about older age, live life to…

Bob and Linda Watson will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Feb. 13. Notes of congratulations can be mailed to 427 Kennedy Dr., Iola, KS 66749.

Vera Lorraine Stewart was born Jan. 13 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita to Brady and Glenna Yokum Stewart of Wichita.  She weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces and was 18¾ inches long. She joins siblings…

Charlotte Ryan Sparks was born March 17, 2020, to Aubrey and Shawn Sparks of Lawrence. She weighed 8 pounds, 9 ounces and was 20¾ inches long. She was born at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. She joins…

A free medication safety training session is coming up soon. Anyone is welcome to attend, especially seniors over 50 who might benefit from the experience. The training session is scheduled for 1 a.m. to 2…

The East Central Kansas Model T Ford Club, the ECKTS, will meet at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 14, in the conference room at the Burlington Library located on Hwy 75. Members are asked to bring…

Mr. and Mrs. Bill and Thelma Hillbrant celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary today. Cards would be appreciated. Please send to: 1226 2200 St., Iola, KS 66749

Joe and Anita Baker celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on Dec. 20.  COVID-19 does not allow an appropriate celebration, but showering them with cards would be a wonderful way to hear from friends and family…

Joe and Anita Baker will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary on Dec. 20.  COVID-19 does not allow an appropriate celebration, but showering them with cards would be a wonderful way to hear from friends and…